THAT Shay Given save.

[Gareth Barry Manilow]

Can't agree, take a look at The Guardian's chalkboards.

I had a look at his stats last weekend and as far as I can remember he only had one stray pass, and 99% of his Goal kicks etc were played short (rather than aiming for the moon).

He's improved a lot then! He used to hit Goal kicks into the stands not too long ago!

 

[DTKOAG]

Fantastic save.

I just wish he'd stop giving away possession. If he did he would be right up there with Cech and Riera.

The master of giving away possession!

What !
One of the best keepers in the Prem for passing the ball to a team mate.
Unlike Joe last years who's Distribution was a wooooosh upfield

 

[Bellamy's Caddy]

Great save but thought the one on his debut v Boro was better, but he's capable of world class saves. Glad we've got him.

 

[Godot]

If he was a couple of inches taller he'd be the best keeper in the world. Gigi and Casillas just have that extra couple of inches.....

 

[Gareth Barry Manilow]

What !
One of the best keepers in the Prem for passing the ball to a team mate.
Unlike Joe last years who's Distribution was a wooooosh upfield

Calm down. I accepted my mistake, and where did I say Joe was good at distributing the ball?

 

[Gareth Barry Manilow]

If he was a couple of inches taller he'd be the best keeper in the world. Gigi and Casillas just have that extra couple of inches.....

Given is the same height as Casillas.

 

[Godot]

Amazing reflexes too. The split second reactions of Premier League keepers is just amazing.

 

[GStar]

I don't get all the raving abou Given. I mean he's a good keeper, but i'm not sure he's "world class".

"That" save today was immense, and he does tend to pull off some great reaction saves; but then again i thought Hart pulled off similar stunning saves... James did too.

I don't think Given comes out quick enough; twice in both our games theres been one of those "cricket moments where both defender and keeper just stop and stare at each other expecting the other to make a commanding decision.

I don't think his distribution is that great either from backpasses and kicks from his hands and goal kicks.

Actually, this does sound like i don't rate Given, i do. He's a very good keeper with some amazing shot stopping abilities.

So, ummm, there we go. ROund in a complete circle!

 

[blueinbolton77]

Good post op and well worth a mention. This was everything from a boys own magazine type save. Real hero stuff, can't wait to see the highlights on it.

 

[wez99]

I saw Nicky Weaver make the best save I've ever seen at a midweek game against Ipswich under Royle and thought it was superhuman.

I got home and saw the replay and it looked good but nowhere near as good as I thought.

I'd wait until you see a proper replay from a proper angle before declaring it the best ever.

Looked good to me but a bit "Hollywood". Didn't think he was at completely full stretch. Although, as above, I've been
wrong before

Nicky Weavers display v Ipswich was the best goalkeeping display I have ever witnessed.